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Contemporary Colonial Atmosphere - The Tavern Restaurant, State College, PA

The Tavern Restaurant

4.6
4.6
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Tavern Restaurant has proudly served downtown State College, Pennsylvania since 1948.
A newly renovated historic institution, The Tavern specializes in contemporary classic American cuisine in the ambiance of a colonial tavern. Join us for elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails and first class service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 238-6116
  • Website
    http://www.thetavern.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tavern Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and a charming, historical ambiance. Guests rave about the attentive service, especially from standout waiters like Trevor and Josh. The menu boasts flavorful dishes, including vegan options, and a great wine selection. Outdoor seating and rooftop views enhance this "beautiful place" to dine.

75 Reviews

  1. Rian

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our friend’s Christmas dinner gathering. Elias was our server and he was great. Nice, patient and helpful with decisions. He accommodated my request for whipped ricotta with the Charcuterie. All of our meals were delicious. I had the Pork Osso Buco and it was amazing. Some of the meals were very small portions, especially for the cost. The Nittany Lion Tail cocktail was a perfectly balanced drink.

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  2. MICHAEL

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tavern met our expectations for a special occasion. The ambiance was great and the food was excellent. Wait service was impeccable adding to the overall experience. Do not hesitate to try this establishment you will not be doing.

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  3. James

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not what I expected. Service was efficient and friendly, my Manhattan cocktail was excellent, then started with the ceasar salad that was dumped on a plate and tasted like it came from an airport. Pasta with clams was ok but would not order it again, no passion in the preparation or presentation. This place has all the potential to be great, but missing the magic. A mediocre experience at best.

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  4. Theresa

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super food salad is literally a delicious and healthy dish. Add the salmon and it’s even better! Lunch time may be our new favorite time to visit The Tavern. Wait staff is more relaxed and personable and you can relax and take in all the uniqueness of this landmark establishment.

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  5. Dominick

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere, as always. This is our favorite restaurant in State College.

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  6. DonC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit post remodel. Food and service as always was fantastic; we lived the refreshed look which also maintains the historical charm of the Tavern. Especially loved the remake of the Adam’s Apple bar! Can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Janina

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating an early Thanksgiving at this Penn state icon! Excellent steak salad, crab appetizer, and bolognese pasta! The only downside was the carrot cake… dry dry dry.

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  8. Angelo

    Naples

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The prime rib was extremely over salted to a point of I couldn’t eat it. The waiter saw my difficulty and asked if I would like something else. I didn’t want anything else and they graciously removed it from the bill. Serves excu,

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  9. Nabeel

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for dinner. Went mid week so the place was quiet. Service was excellent-Adam had good energy, and the right amount of attention. Food was good as were the desserts. Would visit again.

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  10. Vivian

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Tavern Restaurant using the Order Online button.

The Tavern Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tavern Restaurant

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    State College
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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